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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Insect diversity in wet and dry seasons at hursa forest, central Ethiopia
Authors
Abaynew Jemal Jenber, Gebbisa Gafesu Wili
Abstract
Insect fauna are found almost everywhere. Yet, their abundance and diversity in some terrestrial ecosystem is still undisclosed. The diversity of insects on dry and wet seasons was conducted at Hursa Forest in Gindeberet District, Central Ethiopia during 2018. This study aimed to know the diversity of insects at Hursa Forest at different habitat and seasons. Insect diversities at Hursa forest were studied from three habitat types. The diversity of insects were investigated using transect walk method and quadrants. From a total of 572 insects collected, 14 families and five orders of insects were recorded. In both seasons, more evenness and diversity of insects were observed in the natural forest habitat (56.95%). On the other hand, the least evenness and diversity of insects were observed in artificial forest habitat (15.46%). The highest species richness (31) as well as abundant of insects (476) were recorded in wet season whereas less species richness (20) and abundance (96) were recorded in dry season. The highest Shannon wiener diversity index (H= 0.27) and Margalef’s index (D= 3.08) was recorded during wet season. The highest similarity among habitats in both wet and dry season was observed in the natural forest and artificial forest habitats. Further, control action plan should be taken to stabilize disturbed habitats especially in the artificial forest study area.
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Pages:59-63
How to cite this article:
Abaynew Jemal Jenber, Gebbisa Gafesu Wili "Insect diversity in wet and dry seasons at hursa forest, central Ethiopia ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 59-63
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